Cabbage and Glass Noodle Soup

Name: Cabbage and Glass Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 oz dried glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli), soaked 10 min; 1 lb napa cabbage, cut into strips; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/4 tsp ground white pepper; 4 green onions, sliced

A gentle, clean-flavored Chinese soup with silky glass noodles and tender napa cabbage in a light ginger-soy broth. Quick to prepare and nourishing, it is a weeknight staple across Chinese households.

30 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz dried glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli), soaked 10 min
1 lb napa cabbage, cut into strips
2 tbsp neutral oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
4 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Soak 4 oz dried glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli) in cold water for 10 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.
2

Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp minced fresh ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3

Add 1 lb cut into strips napa cabbage and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
4

Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth and 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free). Bring to a boil, then add the drained glass noodles. Simmer for 5 minutes until the noodles are fully translucent and tender.
5

Season with 1/4 tsp ground white pepper. Drizzle with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, garnish with 4 sliced green onions, and serve hot.

Questions

How long does Cabbage and Glass Noodle Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Cabbage and Glass Noodle Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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